Recently, I traveled to India for the third time, and just like on my other trips, I benefited far more than any of the people I went to serve. One person’s lessons were just what this leader’s heart needed. His name is Raju. Raju is an unexpected leader, sifting through a dump near his home […]
When You’re the One Who Needs Ministry
I’ve been in a long season of feeling defeated and maybe you have too. About a year ago, I stepped down from the position of Director of Women’s Ministry, as I had returned to a full-time career. 2015 was the year that I was to wrap everything up with the grand finale of a women’s […]
A Secret to Effectiveness When Working With Men
So you, like me, work with a lot of men in your day-to-day ministry, right? I’ll bet you also, like me, sometimes like that fact (how many of us notice that working with men can be much more straightforward?!) but sometimes find it frustrating. After all, it is so much more comfortable when I’m in […]
How to Handle Ministry Overload
Growing up as a preacher’s kid, I did not think that the words “ministry overload” existed. I watched as my parents cooked meals, prayed for people, served by teaching and always did it with a smile. I was immersed in the “culture” of ministry and honestly didn’t know any different. I loved the culture and […]
Are You a Faith-Driven Leader?
Would you consider yourself to be a faith-driven leader? In other words, are you consistently motivated by your faith in God’s ability to accomplish His divine purposes through your ministry? Hebrews 11:2 tells us the leaders of old were commended for their faith, and verse six of that same chapter of Hebrews, which outlines the […]
